6 week placement as a part of my MLA/T program through Algonquin Careers AcademyHere I got to apply the skills I learned in school, in the workplace under supervision.I strengthened abilities such as:Phlebotomy on various types of patientsDoing daily, weekly, and monthly QC and maintenance on all machines throughout the labOperating Chemistry (architect ci4100), hematology (DxH 600), coagulation (stago) analyzers, iStat, and urinalysis machinesData entryReceiving and shipping samples

Graduated with Honours from the Medical Lab Assistant / Technician programI acquired vital skills including but not limited to:PhlebotomyECG’sUrinalysisCulture plate streaking for various types of bacteria and samplesPipettingBlood typingCentrifugingLab safetyQuality control

I worked as a pharmacy assistant and front store clerk whenever either department was in needWithin the pharmacy my roles included:- Counting medication- Packaging prescriptions in a timely manner- Assisting with any customers’ questions- Inventory control- Input customers into our system as to create a file for themThis included using the PropelRx systemDuring my time in the front store, it was my duty to:- Receive orders and fill out any respective paperwork- Stock shelves- Open and close the store- Balance tills - Answer phone calls and take orders for our dairy products

Execute customer service, leadership, and team work roles through:- Building relationships with customers- Being readily available to help customers and coworkers- Being “in charge” during opening and closing shifts- Handling and balancing all cash registers on the floor- Overlooking all transactions including returns, exchanges, and pay outs- Creating bank deposits- Collecting change orders from the bank